Avocado
avocado
noun ah-voh-KAH-doh Rare
Origin: from Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl ahuacatl
Usage Note
Avocado is feminine in German: die Avocado. Enormously popular in Germany since the 2010s in salads, on toast (Avocadotoast), and in guacamole. Ripeness is checked by gently pressing the skin.
Examples
"Avocado auf Toast mit Zitrone und Chiliflocken ist ein beliebtes Frühstück."
Natural Translation
Avocado on toast with lemon and chili flakes is a popular breakfast.
Literal Translation
Avocado on toast with lemon and chili flakes is a popular breakfast.

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